Kirk Laman, D.O.
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A Broken Heart Can Kill You
Life can be challenging, even overwhelming. Tornados strike. A debilitating illness weighs us down. Unexpectedly we lose someone we hold dear. Life has a way of stressing us to the limit of our ability to cope. nnThe National Institute of Health recently reported that each year over 60 Million Americans seek treatment for anxiety and depression as a result of the mental strain they experience. Women in particular seem to be particularly burdened as over 2/3 of the visits to d
May 27, 2008
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Recession Proof Your Heart
Assistant Professor of MedicinenMichigan State University-College of Osteopathic MedicinennnAre you experiencing the effects of the recession? If you haven't noticed it has been in the news everywhere. A recession is brewing! The real estate market is in shambles. Many people have been laid off of their jobs.nnA recent MSN report suggests that the economy has really been heading south in Florida. (A little pun there)nn(http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGu
February 21, 2008
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Your Heart Health Is Important
Assistant Professor of MedicinenMichigan State University-College of Osteopathic MedicinennYour heart is important. You know this is true. Without our hearts we wouldnât be here. Our hearts beat thousands of times a day pumping blood throughout our bodies nourishing us, sustaining us.nnWe rely on our physical hearts. Yet, many people donât pay enough attention to their heart health. A recent report from the American Heart Association has shown nthat heart disease is still
January 29, 2008
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Overstressed? Your Heart Rate May Be a Clue
Has your life been out of control lately? If so then join the crowd. The American Institute of Stress estimates that over 40 percent of Americans suffer from chronic stress, and as many of 20 percent feel completely overwhelmed. It’s no wonder that prescriptions for medications to deal with anxiety are among the most commonly written by physicians. nnHow can you tell if you’re effectively handling the stress in your life? One simple method for accessing your copin
November 5, 2007
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Getting Your Heart On Track
Every so often life gives us the opportunity to renew ourselves. Once again it's that time of the year when we begin to think about new beginnings. Some people make New Year's resolutions, but if that's not something that interests you, you still may want to think about the New Year as simply a time of renewal.nnEveryone can benefit from being renewed. Our bodies can become sluggish. Perhaps we've put on weight over the holidays. Our attitudes can also get into a rut. We beco
October 18, 2007
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Living A Heart Centered Life
Life is challenging. It is filled with ups and downs. People are afflicted with illness. They suffer psychologically and emotionally. Job worries, relationship problems, family strife- rarely, does a person make it through life without being confronted by disturbances of the heart. Difficulty it seems is a part of the human condition. nYet, somewhere within all of us lies a place that is not troubled. It isnât fearful, anxious, or vexed. The maniacal comings and goings of m
October 3, 2007
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Heart Centered Living for Health and Wellness
âIf you have your health you have everything.â Weâve all heart this before. The idea that a personâs health is their most precious commodity is not new.nnYet too often when people think about their health they focus solely on their physical health, and by this they generally are talking about the absence of illness. Health to most people means not being sick.nnI think we could all agree that if weâre really looking to become healthy we should set our sights past ill
September 5, 2007
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Overcoming Our Heartâs Pain
Everyone suffers. Every single person is touched by experiences that challenge or confound them. It can be physical misfortune- contracting HIV, becoming incapacitated with arthritis, or developing actual heart disease.nnRecently in my cardiology practice, I took care of a nun who had battled first breast cancer and then ovarian cancer. I had been asked to see her because of chest pain, which proved to be significant heart blockages. When I told her about the findings, she ju
August 1, 2007
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Freedom from Poor Health
Freedom is a great blessing. Most Americans believe deeply in the concept of freedom, and while to Bill of Rights guarantees certain freedoms- the vast majority of Americanâs still find themselves imprisoned.nnWhat do I mean by this? What I mean is that although a great many people assume they are free, the truth is that most Americans are prisoners. They are prisoners of their own poor health. They are beholden to faulty eating habits, significant obesity, and lack of suff
July 11, 2007
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Balancing Our Heart
Everyone knows about the circus-balancing act. A wire is stretched taught between two poles high above the ground. A circus performer makes their way across the wire, often precariously. The trick is not to fall, to maintain balance throughout the journey.nnFinding balance for our heart is a similar feat. Like the circus performerâs trip across the wire, our journey though life may sometimes look like a high wire act. Twists and turns, even grave challenges often stare us i
June 21, 2007